Juicy Grilled Chicken Salad
Tender, juicy grilled chicken served over crisp greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. Light, refreshing, and high-protein.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
For the Juicy Grilled Chicken
2 chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Salad
3 cups mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
Optional: olives or crumbled feta
Lemon Herb Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp oregano
Pinch salt + pepper
Shake or whisk until creamy.
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Coat the chicken well. Let sit for 10–15 minutes (longer = juicier).
2. Grill the chicken
Heat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high.
Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and juicy.
Rest 3 minutes, then slice.
3. Build the salad
On a large plate or bowl, layer:
Greens
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Onion
Avocado
(Optional) feta or olives
4. Assemble
Place sliced grilled chicken on top.
Drizzle with lemon herb dressing.
Serve immediately.
Tips
Super juicy chicken: Pound chicken to even thickness before marinating.
More Mediterranean: Add chickpeas or fresh parsley.
Meal prep: Grill chicken and store separately so salad stays crisp.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 390
Protein: 33 g
Carbs: 14 g
Fat: 25 g